A Baker's Dozen of Dining Patios

(Well, I had the idea about the same time as Ed Bedford, but then the weather turned so cold...) Here's a list of my favorite patios:

Hacienda de Vega, Escondido — This isn't just a patio, it's a lush garden with trees, flowers, waterworks — the whole magical enchilada. (But Señora Vega doesn't much make enchiladas — her food is more serious.) Sunday brunch in Paradise.

Bertrand at Mr. A's — Of course. To watch airplanes land inches from your nose and yet not hear them roar.